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Provided by Rusty Hardin & Associates
Rusty Hardin & Associates is a diverse legal team with years of state and federal courtroom experience. This includes the preparation and presentation of a wide variety of cases, and when necessary, appeals. Our firm also has a distinct personality. We keep a positive, upbeat, and relaxed perspective while remaining passionate about the law and driven to explore every angle of a legal position. We truly love what we do, so going the extra mile for our clients comes naturally.
Work & experience
Provided by Rusty Hardin & Associates
The firm's practice is comprised of approximately 80% civil litigation and 20% criminal defense representation. The eclectic nature of our trial practice reinforces our ability to be of help to a broad cross-section of individuals and companies. Our practice areas include: Appeals Commercial Litigation Personal Injury Criminal Matters Cases Involving Public Figures Investigations
Notable work
Provided by Rusty Hardin & Associates
Arkema
Defended company following chemical accident caused by Hurricane Harvey. Judge issued directed verdicts in our favor.
Texas House of Representatives
Led prosecution in impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Oilfield Accident Wrongful Death Suit
Firm secured $46M verdict in a wrongful death case involving an oil field worker hit by a truck in DeWitt County, Texas.
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USA - Head office
Texas
5 Houston Center, 1401 McKinney Suite 2250 , Houston, Texas, USA, TX 77010, Houston
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16 items provided by Rusty Hardin & Associates
Rusty Hardin Releases Statement on Behalf of Deshaun Watson
Attorney Rusty Hardin, who represents NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson, has released the following statement on his behalf: “Deshaun strongly denies the allegations in the Jane Doe lawsuit filed Monday. We have asked him not to comment further while this matter works its way through the courts, but a
6 Rusty Hardin & Associates Partners Earn Recognition in 2024 Texas Super Lawyers Guide
Rusty Hardin & Associates is pleased to announce that six partners have been named to the 2024 edition of Texas Super Lawyers, which recognizes the top 5% of attorneys in the state each year.
5 Rusty Hardin & Associates Attorneys Named to 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators Guide
Five Rusty Hardin & Associates partners have been named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators guide, a list of the top defense attorneys in the country.
Rusty Hardin & Associates Named to 2025 List of Best Law Firms
Rusty Hardin & Associates has been named as one of the nation’s Best Law Firms by Best Lawyers, one of the oldest and most respected legal guides in the industry.
Rusty Hardin & Associates Partner Daniel Dutko Named to 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in Americ
Rusty Hardin & Associates is pleased to announce that partner Daniel Dutko has earned recognition in the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America guide. As an honoree, Mr. Dutko joins an elite group of attorneys honored for their dedication, skill, and impact.
Rusty Hardin & Associates Wins Appellate Ruling on Behalf of Houston Nonprofits
Rusty Hardin & Associates secured an appellate victory on behalf of Houston nonprofits YMCA of Greater Houston, Legacy Community Health Services, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, and KIPP Houston Public Schools.
Rusty Hardin & Associates Earns Recognition in Chambers Spotlight Texas Guide for Third Consecutive
Rusty Hardin & Associates is proud to announce its inclusion in the Chambers Spotlight Texas guide for the third consecutive year, reaffirming its standing among the state’s leading small and mid-sized law firms.
Rusty Hardin Earns Repeat Recognition in Chambers Global Guide
Leading trial lawyer Rusty Hardin has been named to the 2025 Chambers Global Guide, a prestigious listing of the top lawyers and law firms around the world.
Rusty Hardin & Associates Partners Named Among the Nation’s Top Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers
Rusty Hardin & Associates is pleased to announce that partners Rusty Hardin, Daniel Dutko, Ryan Higgins, and Joe Roden have again earned recognition in the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumers Lawyers guide.
Lawdragon Names Rusty Hardin Among Nation’s Most Prominent Managing Partners
Acclaimed trial lawyer Rusty Hardin has been named among the nation’s most prominent managing partners in Lawdragon’s 2025 100 Managing Partners You Need to Know guide.
Texas Bar Foundation Honors Jennifer Brevorka
December 2018
Texas Lawyer newspaper Praises Rusty Hardin & Associates
Firm is selected as Litigation Department of the Year in 2016.
Five from Rusty Hardin & Associates Listed in 2018 Best Lawyers in America
Peers recognize the best attorneys in commercial litigation, white-collar criminal defense and appellate law
Lawyers with Houston-based Rusty Hardin & Associates Rank Among Texas’ Best for 2017
Thomson Reuters names Rusty Hardin to Top 100 Super Lawyers in Houston.
Ryan Higgins Quoted in Law360 for Defense Win Over Facebook Posts
Law360 reports on Higgins' court win for a client who was wrongfully sued for defamation over her Facebook posts criticizing a consumer product.
Rusty Hardin Wins Jail Release of Grandparents Accused in International Child Custody Dispute
The case has received international coverage and carried by numerous news media outlets including the New York Times, Washington Post, Miami Herald and Houston Chronicle. News media in Brazil also have followed the case.
Rusty Hardin Releases Statement on Behalf of Deshaun Watson
Attorney Rusty Hardin, who represents NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson, has released the following statement on his behalf: “Deshaun strongly denies the allegations in the Jane Doe lawsuit filed Monday. We have asked him not to comment further while this matter works its way through the courts, but a
6 Rusty Hardin & Associates Partners Earn Recognition in 2024 Texas Super Lawyers Guide
Rusty Hardin & Associates is pleased to announce that six partners have been named to the 2024 edition of Texas Super Lawyers, which recognizes the top 5% of attorneys in the state each year.
5 Rusty Hardin & Associates Attorneys Named to 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators Guide
Five Rusty Hardin & Associates partners have been named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators guide, a list of the top defense attorneys in the country.
Rusty Hardin & Associates Named to 2025 List of Best Law Firms
Rusty Hardin & Associates has been named as one of the nation’s Best Law Firms by Best Lawyers, one of the oldest and most respected legal guides in the industry.
Rusty Hardin & Associates Partner Daniel Dutko Named to 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in Americ
Rusty Hardin & Associates is pleased to announce that partner Daniel Dutko has earned recognition in the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America guide. As an honoree, Mr. Dutko joins an elite group of attorneys honored for their dedication, skill, and impact.
Rusty Hardin & Associates Wins Appellate Ruling on Behalf of Houston Nonprofits
Rusty Hardin & Associates secured an appellate victory on behalf of Houston nonprofits YMCA of Greater Houston, Legacy Community Health Services, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, and KIPP Houston Public Schools.
Rusty Hardin & Associates Earns Recognition in Chambers Spotlight Texas Guide for Third Consecutive
Rusty Hardin & Associates is proud to announce its inclusion in the Chambers Spotlight Texas guide for the third consecutive year, reaffirming its standing among the state’s leading small and mid-sized law firms.
Rusty Hardin Earns Repeat Recognition in Chambers Global Guide
Leading trial lawyer Rusty Hardin has been named to the 2025 Chambers Global Guide, a prestigious listing of the top lawyers and law firms around the world.
Rusty Hardin & Associates Partners Named Among the Nation’s Top Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers
Rusty Hardin & Associates is pleased to announce that partners Rusty Hardin, Daniel Dutko, Ryan Higgins, and Joe Roden have again earned recognition in the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumers Lawyers guide.
Lawdragon Names Rusty Hardin Among Nation’s Most Prominent Managing Partners
Acclaimed trial lawyer Rusty Hardin has been named among the nation’s most prominent managing partners in Lawdragon’s 2025 100 Managing Partners You Need to Know guide.
Texas Bar Foundation Honors Jennifer Brevorka
December 2018
Texas Lawyer newspaper Praises Rusty Hardin & Associates
Firm is selected as Litigation Department of the Year in 2016.
Five from Rusty Hardin & Associates Listed in 2018 Best Lawyers in America
Peers recognize the best attorneys in commercial litigation, white-collar criminal defense and appellate law
Lawyers with Houston-based Rusty Hardin & Associates Rank Among Texas’ Best for 2017
Thomson Reuters names Rusty Hardin to Top 100 Super Lawyers in Houston.
Ryan Higgins Quoted in Law360 for Defense Win Over Facebook Posts
Law360 reports on Higgins' court win for a client who was wrongfully sued for defamation over her Facebook posts criticizing a consumer product.
Rusty Hardin Wins Jail Release of Grandparents Accused in International Child Custody Dispute
The case has received international coverage and carried by numerous news media outlets including the New York Times, Washington Post, Miami Herald and Houston Chronicle. News media in Brazil also have followed the case.
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